The Dose

OC Weekend: A Taste of Greece!

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By Greer Wylder
June 23, 2011

At Orange County’s annual “A Taste of Greece” festival Friday through Sunday at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine. you’re in for the best traditional Greek dishes, delicious homemade pastries and a variety of drinks, highlighted with a “Taverna,” offering Greek wines and beer. Arrive hungry, since you can fill up on delicious chicken, lamb chops, Greek French fries, gyros, pastichio (Greek lasagna), loucanico (Greek sausage), spanakopita (spinach and feta pie), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), saganaki (Greek brandy-flamed cheese), loukoumathes (Greek doughnut holes), Greek salad, calamari and more. In addition to the traditional Greek cuisine and wine, the three-day…

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Ann Taylor Steps Out!

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2011

Need new inspiration for modern and sophisticated work wear as well as laidback styles? Check out the new Ann Taylor concept store that just opened at South Coast Plaza. And you can celebrate the new store opening Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Ann Taylor’s style experts will be offering fashion tips, also enjoy music, raffles and more.   You can save an extra 40% on sale items, as well as 30% off on regular priced dresses, and 40% off on shoes and T-shirts.   The new design is more shopable; expect to find everything organized by looks making fashion…

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We Love We Olive!

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2011

Orange County is home to the first We Olive & Wine Bar, now that owners and husband and wife Debby and Phil Brooks expanded the We Olive concept at OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. The opening represents a love story between Debby and Phil, who share a passion for foods and wine and met in Belmont Shore, where they opened their first We Olive two years ago. We Olive & Wine Bar not only serves more than 30 artisan California olive oils and aged Balsamic vinegars but it also offers California boutique wines by the glass including 2009 Raymond,…

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Dad: Master of the Grill!

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2011

Here’s a perfect gift for dad! He can finally master grilling, just by attending Cooking Techniques Class – BBQ 101 Saturday at 11 a.m. at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s (outside parking lot) at South Coast Plaza. Chef Kim and the Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s team will reveal step-by-step tips on how to select the correct meat cuts, make your own "burger grind" and create custom rubs and aromatic marinades. Plus there will be many invaluable grilling tips, and after class, Chef Kim will prepare a delectable, BBQ inspired 3-course lunch.  Cost is $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For…

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The Celebration Continues!

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2011

Join the celebration of the new Carrol Boyes’ store at Fashion Island continuing through Saturday. During the grand opening, there will be drawings for prizes and receive a free $10 gift card with a $100 purchase. Discover distinctive contemporary fine gifts, home décor and accessories. Interesting pieces include ceramics, glassware, flatware, cutlery, vases, serving ware and as well as jewelry and desk accessories. It also sells a limited edition of African artisan products from MonkeyBiz, a non-profit foundation founded by Carol Boyes and her partner to benefit native women and their families. You can find Carrol Boyes' new home near…

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